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Hankook Ventus S1 evo2

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The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 is a premium max-performance summer tire that blends strong everyday usability with genuine UHP capability. Across independent tests it regularly lands in the upper mid-pack to front pack, impressing in braking, efficiency and refinement. Owner feedback is more mixed, but still leans positive, with many drivers praising grip, steering feel and value. The main trade-offs are tread life and some size-to-size inconsistency, particularly in the wet as the tire ages.

The quick answer

Owners say 74% from 84 owner reviews 58% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 5th average finish across 35 independent tests Latest: P4 of 10 · 2020 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated March 2026.

  • 84owner reviews
  • 1,002,701miles driven
  • 35professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

Hankook Ventus S1 evo2

8.7/10

Better than 81% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 11 tests
  • 84 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests11 tests · 7 publications · 2017-2020 84% 90%
Owner reviews84 owner reviews · rated 74% 49% 10%
Combined 81% 8.7

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 86% 44% 11
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 81% 40% 11
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 34% 9% 5
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 63% 7% 6

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 86% 11
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 71% 10

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 98% of the test figure. The other 2% comes from its predecessor, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2020 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test Auto Bild · 265/35 R19 P4 / 10
  2. 2019 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/45 R18 P6 / 11
  3. 2019 2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tire Test Gute Fahrt · 225/40 R18 P5 / 10
  4. 2018 2018 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P8 / 10 Placing only
  5. 2018 2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer Tire Test ACE · 235/45 R18 P4 / 11 Placing only
  6. 2018 2018 Test World Summer Tire Test Test World · 225/45 R17 P7 / 16
Show all 34 tests
  1. 2018 2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 265/35 R19 P2 / 6
  2. 2018 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tire Test Sport Auto · 265/35 R19 P3 / 9
  3. 2017 2017 Motor Mag UHP Tire Test 235/35 R19 P5 / 9
  4. 2017 2017 EVO Summer Tire Test EVO · 225/40 R18 P7 / 9
  5. 2017 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R18 P4 / 9
  6. 2017 2017 AMS Summer UHP Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R18 P4 / 10
  7. 2017 2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19 P2 / 9
  8. 2016 2016 EVO Summer Performance Tire Test EVO · 235/35 R19 P8 / 9 Placing only
  9. 2016 2016 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express · 225/40 R18 P6 / 9 Placing only
  10. 2016 2016 Test World Performance Tire Test Test World · 225/40 R18 P5 / 13 Placing only
  11. 2016 2016 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test Sport Auto · 235/40 R18 P3 / 8 Placing only
  12. 2016 2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 255/35 R20 P2 / 6 Placing only
  13. 2016 2016 GTU Performance Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 P9 / 14 Placing only
  14. 2016 2016 ADAC Tire Test - 225/45 R17 ADAC · 225/45 R17 P5 / 16 Placing only
  15. 2015 2015 EVO Magazine Performance Tire Test EVO · 225/40 R18 P7 / 10 Placing only
  16. 2015 2015 Auto Express Tire Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P4 / 11 Placing only
  17. 2015 2015 Auto Review Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 P4 / 9 Placing only
  18. 2015 2015 Sport Auto 235/35 R19 UHP Tire Test Auto Express · 235/35 R19 P3 / 7 Placing only
  19. 2014 2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire Test EVO · 225/45 R17 P8 / 10 Placing only
  20. 2014 2014 Auto Review Max Performance Tire Test Auto Review · 255/40 R19 P3 / 7 Placing only
  21. 2014 2014 ACE Summer Tire Test ACE · 225/45 R17 P10 / 11 Placing only
  22. 2013 2013 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P4 / 10 Placing only
  23. 2013 2013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tire Test Sport Auto · 225/40 R18 P6 / 10 Placing only
  24. 2013 2013 European Summer Sports Tire Test ADAC · 225/45 R17 P6 / 19 Placing only
  25. 2012 2012 EVO Summer Tire Test EVO · 225/45 R17 P7 / 10 Placing only
  26. 2012 2012 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test Sport Auto · 235/35 R19 P3 / 9 Placing only
  27. 2012 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P3 / 15 Placing only
  28. 2012 2012 Autobild 50 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P3 / 50 Placing only

Tested 35 times by independent publications, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 averages a finish of 5th.

35 Tests
0 Test Wins
5th Average
2nd Best
10th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20122020

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test P4 of 10

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Every independent test of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20202020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire TestAuto Bild · 265/35 R19P4 / 10
20192019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/45 R18P6 / 11
20192019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tire TestGute Fahrt · 225/40 R18P5 / 10
20182018 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P8 / 10
20182018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer Tire TestACE · 235/45 R18P4 / 11
20182018 Test World Summer Tire TestTest World · 225/45 R17P7 / 16
20182018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 265/35 R19P2 / 6
20182018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tire TestSport Auto · 265/35 R19P3 / 9
20172017 Motor Mag UHP Tire Test235/35 R19P5 / 9
20172017 EVO Summer Tire TestEVO · 225/40 R18P7 / 9
20172017 Auto Bild UHP Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R18P4 / 9
20172017 AMS Summer UHP Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R18P4 / 10
20172017 Auto Bild Sports Cars Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19P2 / 9
20162016 EVO Summer Performance Tire TestEVO · 235/35 R19P8 / 9
20162016 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/40 R18P6 / 9
20162016 Test World Performance Tire TestTest World · 225/40 R18P5 / 13
20162016 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire TestSport Auto · 235/40 R18P3 / 8
20162016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 255/35 R20P2 / 6
20162016 GTU Performance Summer Tire TestGTU · 225/45 R17P9 / 14
20162016 ADAC Tire Test - 225/45 R17ADAC · 225/45 R17P5 / 16
20152015 EVO Magazine Performance Tire TestEVO · 225/40 R18P7 / 10
20152015 Auto Express Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P4 / 11
20152015 Auto Review Summer Tire TestAuto Review · 225/45 R17P4 / 9
20152015 Top 5 Summer Performance Tires235/35 R19P3 / 5
20152015 Sport Auto 235/35 R19 UHP Tire TestAuto Express · 235/35 R19P3 / 7
20142014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire TestEVO · 225/45 R17P8 / 10
20142014 Auto Review Max Performance Tire TestAuto Review · 255/40 R19P3 / 7
20142014 ACE Summer Tire TestACE · 225/45 R17P10 / 11
20132013 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P4 / 10
20132013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tire TestSport Auto · 225/40 R18P6 / 10
20132013 European Summer Sports Tire TestADAC · 225/45 R17P6 / 19
20122012 EVO Summer Tire TestEVO · 225/45 R17P7 / 10
20122012 Sport Auto Summer Tire TestSport Auto · 235/35 R19P3 / 9
20122012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P3 / 15
20122012 Autobild 50 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P3 / 50

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range84 sizes available

205-305Width30-60Profile16-20Rim84-107 V-YLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 84 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

66-75dB A/B

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 in the wet?
Across the 11 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 stops 1.6% shorter than premium rivals, 3.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 86/100, and owners rate it 7.6/10 in the wet from 84 reviews.
How good is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 in the dry?
Across the 11 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 stops 1.3% longer than premium rivals, 2.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 5.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 81/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the dry from 84 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2?
Across the 5 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2's rolling resistance is 0.9% lower than premium rivals and 4.3% lower than mid-range rivals.
How many miles does the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 is expected to last around 19,906 miles (32,036 km).
What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2?
Across 84 owner ratings the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 averages 74%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.4 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.6. 41 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 66% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 (10)
What is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2?
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 7.2 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 75 reviews.
How well do the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 6.6 out of 10 for wear across 75 reviews. 41 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 10,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 again?
58% of owners say they would buy the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 again, based on the 78 owner reviews that answered the question. 21% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2's tread life?
Of the 74 owner reviews analyzed for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2, 32 mention tread life: 8 praise it (long-lasting) and 24 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "Two front tires completely worn out below legal limit with 25,000km". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2's dry grip?
Of the 74 owner reviews analyzed for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2, 31 mention dry grip: 29 praise it (strong dry grip) and 2 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "tires provide excellent grip in dry + wet". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2's wet grip?
Of the 74 owner reviews analyzed for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2, 26 mention wet grip: 17 praise it (confident wet grip) and 9 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "tires provide excellent grip in dry + wet". Read those reviews
What does the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 replace?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 is the successor to the Hankook Ventus S1 evo in Hankook's range.
Has the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 been replaced?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 has been replaced by the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
What sizes does the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 come in?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 is available in 146 sizes, ranging from 205-305/30-60 R16-20.
Owner Questions (3)
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Questions and Answers for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2

Is the Hankook venous S1 evo2 SUV 235/50R19 99v the same as the Hankook ventus S1 evo2 three?
May 1, 2023
Generally the SUV variants of tires are the same or very similar to their non-suv version, but listed as SUV tires in SUV size and load ratings.
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV - Is it a run flat type of tire?
June 20, 2017
There are both runflat and non-runflat versions of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
I've got the Hanhook Ventus S1 evo2 tires on a new Mercedes GLC 4matic - what can I expect driving in snow / ice conditions? Show more I've got the Hanhook Ventus S1 evo2 tires on a new Mercedes GLC 4matic - what can I expect driving in snow / ice conditions? What would be a good alternative winter tire? Show less
October 6, 2016
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 is a summer tire, and as such will have very little snow and ice performance. There are many good winter tires, depending on your tire size and vehicle, have a read around TireReviews!

Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 75 reviews

Drivers' feedback on the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 is mixed but leans moderately positive. Many high-scoring reviews praise strong dry and wet grip, confident handling/feedback, and good value, with several noting solid performance even on powerful cars and occasional track use. However, a significant minority report fast/uneven wear, increasing noise with age, and weaker wet grip for some fitments; a few mention vibration or sidewall/foam issues. Overall, the S1 evo2 suits drivers prioritizing performance and price, but longevity, noise, and wet consistency can be concerns.

What owners mention most counted across 74 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 84 ratings

  • Owner score 74%
  • Dry Grip 84%
  • Handling 79%
  • Road Feedback 76%
  • Wet Grip 76%
  • Comfort 72%
  • Wear 66%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 100%

“these are the OEM tires on the BMW 520 year 2020. Amazing in everything. Had to change due after 5 years of fit. I drove 70k km. Excellent conditions in everything. Hightly recommended.”

  • BMW 520i
  • 60,000 miles
Read full review → 1,007 found this helpful
Most critical 10%

“My 2019 Audi A4 avant has these tires (245/35/ZR190 fitted as new. I've done 6300 miles and the front tires have only 3mm left on them and rear 4/5mm left.Won't be buying them again when the time come for replacements.”

  • Audi A4 Avant
Read full review → 836 found this helpful
Longest term

“got them fitted by spec on an Audi A5 - very silent in the beginning, got a fair bit louder after passing 40k km. competes easily with continental, michelin and co, for a fraction of a prize. best value for the money.”

  • Audi a5 3.0 tdi quattro sport
  • 50,000 miles
Read full review → 998 found this helpful

All 75 Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 reviews

Score spread across 71 written reviews
37%
Member
  • Audi A4
  • 245/35 R19
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Easy Going
Only driving to work on flat covered road including express road. One of new tires got completely flat so had to get replaced only after driven 4 month (under 300km) of new car. Two front tires completely worn out below legal limit with 25,000km. Absolutely rubbish in quality, and we feel A4 is lower in grade than other premium cars on the market.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 262
53%
Member
11000 miles since being fitted, and both front tires on my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe are not far off the wear indicators. Would have expected a higher mileage from them, especially as the majority of the vehicles use is motorway driving.
100%
Member
  • BMW 520i
  • 245/45 R18
  • 60,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Average
these are the OEM tires on the BMW 520 year 2020. Amazing in everything. Had to change due after 5 years of fit.
I drove 70k km.
Excellent conditions in everything. Hightly recommended.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,007

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74%
Member
Very impressed for the cost of the tire. Wear is weak
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1,015
74%
Member
I have this tires since 2020 and I drive with them around 27.000km and still they have 6mm tread thickness, but one tire is damaged, some wires inside him brake down and now I have an uneven rolling surface. At around 35kmh I have a bumpy ride and I have the feeling that the tarmac is waved and because of this problem, at 130kmh I have a vibration on the hole car. I would say that this tires are maximum OK. But I will go back to Continental and Michelin.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 992
50%
Member
For such a premium expensive tire I'd expect more than 4mm left after only 4,000 miles waste of money - won't be buying these again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,054
63%
Member
They feel very hard and rough ride, and are very noisy, particularly on coarse bitumen.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 878
73%
Member
Overall good summer tires. They are now probably halfway their lifespan and still performing well in the "warmer" months of the year here in northeastern Europa (Netherlands & Belgium). Since I use Michelin Crossclimate+ tires from October to March I have been able to split the miles I've driven over two sets of tires. That being said, they are still doing well even though they are now getting on in mileage. There is still around 5,5-6.0 mm tread left on them. I usually drive in quite a conservative manner, but occassionally do like to hook some corners and look for the limits on quiet roundabouts. Must say, they definitely give confidence when pushed a bit. Since the allseason Michelins are a different size (205/55 R16) and obviously used in the colder months of the year, it is hard to compare them in terms of fuel usage. On average they seem to do about the same. I used to have 16 inch summer tires (Vredestein Sportrac 5) and those did give about 5% better mileage. But nowhere near as nice to drive and in most summer conditions these 17 inch Hankooks allow for more fun and speed before the inevitable understuur kicks in. There are probably better summer tires out there, but if you can get them relatively cheap (as I did) they're a great choice.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 1,040
51%
Member
Second Hankook tires and a big disappointment. Grip in the dry is average while in the wet they are catastrophic. They slide in corners both fast and slow, there is simply no grip. Winter tires have far more wet grip. Never again Hankook.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,023
64%
Member
  • Lancia
  • 225/45 R17
  • 12,500 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
After a bit more than 20.000 km these tires have noticeably less grip than at the start of their life. They have handled very strangely from the start. Car is acting like it was on rails on roads that are a bit tracked by heavy traffic. I've never felt this in my entire driving "career". These tires don't have wheel protection lip which, besides not having alloy wheel curb protection, also makes them look a bit strange. Not a bad tire, but I am much more satisfied with my winter set of Kleber Krisalps.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 922
64%
Member
(AO) In the 4th year there were cracks on the tires, especially visible between the blocks. In general, the condition is good. At the tire fitting they said, after 4 years of operation, change it, as it began to crumble during dismantling. Didn't take risks.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 1,053
76%
Member
(fitted as default tires by manufacturer) tires provide excellent grip in dry + wet, good & sporty feedback on the steering. Tend to get a bit louder while aging over time
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 986
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